How Stella Got Her Groove Back

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Summary: tedious, but fun
Review: i agree, this is not miss mcmillan's best work. the run on sentences lead one on a very trying journey. but i think in the end, the trip is well worth the effort. enjoy the book for what it is.

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Summary: This was a fun book, wonderful for those who rationalize.
Review: This book was a fun summer read that really extended possiblilities for what one can do during a summer vacation. The book also does wonders for Jamaica

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Summary: A great feel-good book for ex- 'Exhalers'. A bedtime must!
Review: 'Stella' (as it has come to be known in the 'hood) is not one of the best books I've ever read, nor it is one of the best written. I, for one, can dig the run-ons but for those of you who found them cumbersome, I hope that you did not allow the mechanics of this novel to overshadow its worth. After 'Exhale'-ing for the last few years, Terry McMillan has provided her public with another slice of life from a different flavor of pie. This time around, the protagonist is in search of something unknown but finds something well- known--LOVE. Having to decide between hope and experience, Stella plunges into the blue waters of Jamaica and the heart of a man half her age. This is not a 'How To' book--it is a 'Why Not?' book. I was impressed with the way Terry took a light-hearted approach to a very heavy subject. Whether or not the writing of it was cathartic and whether or not she had difficulty writing it matter very little. How it touches its readers matters greatly. Lighten up, people, and get YOUR groove back. Respectfully, Terri Wilson-Johnson Graduate Student, University of Central Arkansas

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Summary: great girlfriend you gotta read book!
Review: despite, the run on sentences the writing style reminded me of a friend sharing her love adventures and can't believe that's it's happening to her. it's a refreshing, light hearted story that made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. most importantly, that love conquers all no matter of age, financial standing, or cultural differences. stella gave me a great big smile on my face. i couldn't believe that i couldn't put it down. i read it on one sitting! can't wait to see the movie!

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Summary: Terry's theraputic book doesn't provide same balm to readers
Review: "Stella" is beach reading - light, fluffy, no susbstance, and full of plot holes. The run-on writing is tedious and nerve-wracking after only a few pages. I realize people think stream-of-consciousness, but it doesn't translate well to the written pages. Plot devices come up and drop to the side quickly. I like the premise, but she could have done so much more with this book. "Exhale" was defintiely better, if only in that it was easier to read. This looks like the thrown together, thinly veiled semi- autobiography that is is. If you must read it, get it from a friend or check it out from the library. "Stella" was great therapy for Terry, who experienced this exact same thing (why do you think she wrote it?) but some forms of therapy should be kept private.

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Summary: Great book! It's a must if you forgot how special love is!
Review: Terry McMillan really makes you feel like you're in Jamica. The book takes you through a journey of a woman ripped apart. She wants to follow her heart but head (and family)keeps getting in the way. Every woman can relate to this book about falling in love and letting down their guards.

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Summary: Major disappointment.
Review: "Stella" was not Ms. McMillan's usual quality of work. It seemed that the book was literally thrown together. I was extremely disappointed in the writing style, specifically, the run on sentences. I hope her next book will be of better quality.

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Summary: somewhat boring
Review: The book was not as good as I thought it was going to be...I enjoyed Waiting to Exhale more. It could have been better

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Summary: A Vacation to Jamaica Helps Stella "Get Her Groove Back!"
Review: Fans of Terry McMillan's "Waiting to Exhale" can stop holding their breath! Her new book chronicles the life of Stella Payne, a successful businesswoman and mother of one young son, Quincy. She's the woman who has everything: A BMW, a big house, and a personal trainer. Everything, that is, ecxept a man in her life. Find out how a vacation to Jamaica helps Stella "get her groove back!" Readers will also appreciate "Brothers and Sisters" by Bebe Moore Campbell

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Summary: pure sassy fun
Review: I loved Waiting to Exhale -- this book is not as "deep" psychologically speaking, but it's a fun romp in Jamaica. No one gets inside the upper middle class black mind like MacMillan. She's not going for Shakespeare here, so give her a break -- this is a fun book to be enjoyed and savored. I think more readers should be happy that for once we have positive and strong black literary characters who are financial successes. I hope both black and white children will learn something from these books alone the lines of there are plenty of successful black women -- not all black people play basketball or deal drugs! The sexual plot is throughly enjoyable -- I think MacMillan must have had a ball writing this one. For an enjoyable read, pick it up!